A claim that the British Army “don’t do conspiracies” by one its most
infamous liars, General Mike Jackson, drew derision and frustration in
equal measure at the inquest into the Ballymurphy massacre this week.
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British general derided at massacre inquest
A claim that the British Army “don’t do conspiracies” by one its most
infamous liars, General Mike Jackson, drew derision and frustration in
equal measure at the inquest into the Ballymurphy massacre this week.
Published June 1, 2019
We wanted to protect UVF killers, police admit
The High Court in Belfast has ruled that warrants for the police raids
which led to the arrest of two journalists last August were
“inappropriate” and should be quashed, and that all material seized
during raids on their homes and offices should be handed back.
Published June 1, 2019
Garda harassment at funeral of IRA figure
The death has taken place this week of Seamus McGrane, a leader of the
breakaway IRA group known as Óglaigh na hÉireann (ONH). Mr McGrane died
in captivity at Portaloise jail on Saturday last from a suspected heart
attack.
Published June 1, 2019
Eileen Paisley foresees united Ireland
The former ‘first lady of the DUP’ has expressed support for a united
Ireland in a groundbreaking statement from a figure who would have been
seen as a staunch unionist.
Published June 1, 2019
Talks uncertainty as language issue raised
Sinn Féin has said it wants to focus attention on the rights of Irish
language speakers at multi-party talks in Belfast which the two
governments have said are due to intensify next week.
Published June 1, 2019
Tension in Lurgan after memorials attacked
A plea for calm has been made following a spate of attacks on republican
murals and monuments in north Armagh. A memorial erected to commemorate
the anniversary of the Easter Rising was also attacked.
Published June 1, 2019
Carthy returned in election count drama
Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy has been elected to the European Parliament in
the last count in Midlands/North/West (MNW) tonight, although the
party faces a recount to hold on to Liadh Ní Riada’s seat in Ireland
South.
Published May 29, 2019
Down to the wire in the European election
Counting has been suspended in Dublin amid a legal dispute over
procedure and the technical order of victory of the successful
candidates following the elimination of Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan.
Published May 28, 2019
Mixed fortunes for Sinn Féin as counting continues
Counting is taking place in elections in the North and South of Ireland
today, with Martina Anderson’s performance in the Six Counties a
highlight for Sinn Fein.
Published May 27, 2019
Talk of snap general election as votes are counted
There is growing speculation of a general election in the 26 Counties
later this year after Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin appeared open to
forming a coalition with the Green Party following Friday’s local
elections.
Published May 26, 2019
Sinn Féin’s McDonald expects losses
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has conceded that her party will
suffer some losses in the local elections, but she said: ‘Beidh lá eile
againn’ [We will have another day].
Published May 25, 2019
Several thousand people attended the west Belfast funeral of leading
republican socialist ‘Marty Mac’ Martin McElkerney on Wednesday. A
former PoW, Mr McElkerney was closely involved in the IRSP’s peace
strategy after being released from Long Kesh prison in 2000 under the
terms of the Good Friday Agreement.
Published May 25, 2019
May leaves behind a trail of failure
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has warned that the resignation of
the British Prime Minister and the Tory leadership contest should not
distract from the threats posed by Brexit or derail efforts to restore
the Six County Assembly at Stormont.
Published May 25, 2019
Sinn Fein mayor greets royals after loyalist death threat
Belfast’s new Mayor John Finucane has been warned that loyalists are
planning to attack him at his home after the Sinn Féin councillor
received the chains of office on Tuesday.
Published May 25, 2019
The family of a Catholic man shot dead by the RUC police has been
re-traumatised after the force seemed to admit his killing was a murder
-- and then changed their minds.
Published May 25, 2019
GAA man in fear over MI5 harassment
A well-known figure in Gaelic sports in the North says he fears for his
life after MI5 pursued him to become an informer.
Published May 25, 2019
Security circus expected as Trump visit is confirmed
Donald Trump is expected to face unprecedented security and protests
when he flies into Shannon Airport in the west of Ireland on June 5th. A
state visit by the US President was finally confirmed this week.
Published May 25, 2019
Green Party set to make gains in 26 Counties - exit poll
An official RTE-TG4-Red C exit poll following today’s 26 County
elections at 10pm tonight predicted Sinn Féin is in a battle to hold
onto its three seats in the European Parliament, while the Green party
is in surprise contention to win up to three seats.
Published May 24, 2019
Theresa May will step down as leader of the British Conservative Party
on 7 June and will remain in office as British Prime Minister until her
successor is selected, she announced today.
Published May 24, 2019
Trouble as voting takes place in historic Euro election
Rioting took place in Derry on Thursday night as polls closed in the
election to the European Parliament and as British Prime Minister
Theresa May was said to be preparing to announce her resignation over
the collapse of support for her party.
Published May 24, 2019
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